One of Liverpool city centre's most popular restaurants is closing its Bold Street branch.

Love Thy Neighbour shocked fans with the news, which was posted on its Facebook page, in which its team thanked its customers and praised Bold Street as "iconic".

The exact details as to why the team decided to close the site are unclear but customers have been asked to continue supporting its Hatton Garden venue.

Its Facebook post said: "Hey Neighbours.

Love Thy Neighbour on Bold Street has closed

"It’s with great disappointment that today we have closed our doors of our Love Thy Neighbour Bold St branch.

"It’s been an amazing two years that has seen us have some great highs and unfortunately some lows but we want to thank everyone that has loved our little venue as much as we have your loyalty has been instrumental in us getting this far.